Healthy Eating Recipe: Quinoa with Black Beans and Mango
by southloop, September 27, 2009 | Permalink
Whole Foods Market South Loop welcomes Kim Stakal as the new Healthy Eating Specialist for our store! As our in-house “foodie,” Kim will conduct in-house cooking demonstrations, lectures, and store tours to introduce customers to health-supportive food choices.
Foodie Kim gives us this recipe featuring quinoa, a whole grain that cooks up fast and tastes simply delicious. Try it out for yourself!
Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Mango
Serves 4 to 6.
Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 mango, peeled and cut into small dice
1 red bell pepper, cut into small dice
1 cup chopped scallions
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
Procedure:
1) Place quinoa in pot of salted water, covered, and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.
2) Meanwhile, combine mango, bell pepper, scallions, and cilantro in mixing bowl. Add vinegar, oil, and salt, and stir to combine. Add cooked quinoa and stir until everything is well incorporated. Fold in black beans. Serve.
Note: Make this recipe seasonal year-round! Substitute the following for the mangoes and red bell peppers: in the fall, use 1 to 2 cups cup diced apples; in the winter, use 1 cup diced, cooked sweet potatoes or squash. Experiment, and enjoy!
Look for Foodie Kim every Sunday and Tuesday at South Loop, where you can stop by to learn about a new food, try a tasty sample, and take home a recipe card to try out for yourself!
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